Hidden in the bustling trade hub of the Amingji dynasty, a man leads a double life. Arimaru the crippled father, struggling to provide value to his family; Arimaru the Shinobi, a skilled warrior and manipulator with singular purpose. When the world’s first firearms are stolen from the dynasty, he and his team must race against time to recover them before they fall into the wrong hands. But with countless foes to suspect, the task seems impossible.

As his daughter, Tzairi, prepares for the prestigious Imperial Exam, she must also confront her own hidden heritage and the dangerous skills her father has taught her. Will she embrace her true destiny, or will she remain a pawn in the pacifist game of the Scholar-officials?

Heavily inspired by Song dynasty China, Japanese shinobi, and the Amazon rainforest, the First Ogre King is for fans of backroom politics and historical fantasy. Don’t miss out on this thrilling tale of family, loyalty, secrets, and betrayal.